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The Competitiveness of Global Port-Cities; Synthesis Report to be launched
Monday 9 September 9:15 – 17:30 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands

04/09/2013 - What: A new OECD report, The Competitiveness of Global Port-Cities; Synthesis Report, outlines the role of ports in urban and national economies. The report provides policy recommendations to increase the positive economic impacts and mitigate negative impacts related to environment, land use and traffic congestion.

Who: OECD Deputy Secretary General Yves LETERME and Mr. Olaf MERK, the main author of the report, will outline key findings, followed by comments from port leaders and local and regional government leaders, including: